Intelligent All-Wheel Drive as standard. Production of the QX65 in Smyrna means that two-thirds of the INFINITI lineup are now manufactured in the U.S. using domestic and imported parts. Assembling vehicles for more than 40 years, the Smyrna plant currently assembles the Nissan Murano, Pathfinder, Rogue and INFINITI QX60 and QX65. Nissan has invested more than USD 9.2 billion in the plant to date. With over 6,500 employees and an annual producti...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/18

Nissan sets long-term direction, reveals X-Trail and Rogue Hybrid e-Power and Juke EV On April 14, 2026, Nissan Motor announced its long‑term vision, “Mobility intelligence for everyday life.” Placing focus on AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDV), the company will offer a choice of electrification technologies to meet diverse customer and market needs.  1) AI-led intelligence and electrification AIDV combines AI Drive technology, which is end-to-en...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/14

, according to Nissan officials, tariffs on these models add approximately USD 2,500-3,000 per vehicle. Cars built in Mexico accounted for more than one-third of Nissan’s U.S. sales volume in 2025. Meunier said the tariff environment has caused the company to push for localization and bring a new Rogue hybrid to the Smyrna Assembly Plant in Tennessee, but that strategy works much better for higher-volume and higher-margin products than for the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

Nissan to cut production of 1,200 units in Kyusyu due to Middle East crisis Nissan Motor will cut vehicle production by approximately 1,200 units at its subsidiary, Nissan Motor Kyushu, in March. This to secure space to accommodate vehicles destined for the Middle East. Multiple media outlets reported this on March 17.  Nissan Motor Kyushu produces the X-Trail and Rogue compact SUVs, and the Serena MPV. The adjacent Nissan Shatai Kyushu produces...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

V+, Platinum+)•    Pathfinder (SL)•    Sentra (SL) INFINITI vehicles offered with TailorFit-appointed seating•    QX60 (PURE, LUXE, SPORT)•    QX80 (PURE) Prima-Tex is another synthetic polyurethane-based material with similar properties to TailorFit that is currently offered in the Rogue (Dark Armor) and Murano (SV and SL). "While made of a slightly different material from TailorFit, Prima-Tex provides outstanding comfort and dur...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

Nissan recalls 318,781 Rogue SUVs in U.S. over electronic throttle bodies On February 18, Nissan announced it is recalling 318,781 Rogue SUVs from the 2024 and 2025 model years in the U.S. with electronic throttle body gears that may fracture. The entire recall population is equipped with Nissan's 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine.  The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) explains that the ignition startup process initiates...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

Nissan recalls 323,917 Rogue SUVs in U.S over potential engine failure On February 18, Nissan North America announced it is recalling 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5-liter variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines, saying that increased temperatures can break down the engine oil, which may cause the engine bearings to seize and cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

Nissan launches 2026 Rogue PHEV in U.S. On February 10, Nissan announced that its 2026 Rogue Plug-in Hybrid will reach U.S. dealerships in February with a MSRP starting at USD 45,990 for the SL AWD version. The 2026 Rogue PHEV is built alongside the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV on which it is based, in Okazaki, Japan. The three-row 2026 Rogue PHEV offers an estimated 38 miles of all-electric driving on a full charge for everyday trips, plus up to 42...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

ruck with big tires, an aggressive grille and a rugged focus. The XTerra is the first of five planned U.S.-built models on a new body-on-frame platform. The lineup will include an Infiniti variant and new generations of the Pathfinder, Frontier and Infiniti QX60.  In the near term:     •  The Rogue Hybrid e-Power compact crossover will arrive in a slow ramp-up beginning in late 2026, with initial models being imported from Japan before U.S....

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

   Toyota Camry    10.    Nissan Versa Top-selling Light Trucks in 2025:     1.    Ford F-Series     2.    Toyota RAV4     3.    GMC Sierra     4.    Honda CR-V     5.    Chevrolet Silverado     6.    RAM Pickup     7.    Hyundai Tucson     8.    Nissan Rogue     9.    Ford Escape    10.    Subaru Crosstrek (from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants on January 14, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

Mitsubishi Motors starts production of Rogue Plug-in Hybrid and Navara OEM models for Nissan On January 13, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced that it has begun production of the Rogue Plug-in Hybrid for the North American market and the Navara for the Oceania market, both of which will be launched by Nissan Motor Corporation. The company began production of the Rogue Plug-in Hybrid on January 12 at its Okazaki Plant (Aichi Prefecture, Japan...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

product planner at Nissan, Multiple drivers can be set up in the vehicle, and when they start the vehicle, their Personal Sound app profile will load too. Nissan vehicles with available Google built-in:    • LEAF (2026)    • Armada (2025 and newer)    • Murano (2025 and newer)    • Rogue (2024 and newer) INFINITI vehicles with available Google built-in:    • QX60 (2026)    • QX65 (Coming soon)    • QX80 (2025 and newe...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

strategy and may convert its underused powertrain plant in Decherd, Tennessee, originally slated for EV motor and components production, into a facility for building its e-Power hybrid systems. A decision is expected in early 2026. Nissan plans to launch the e-Power hybrid system on the redesigned Rogue in 2026, initially through imports from Japan, but switching over to domestically-produced units in 2027, with plans to expand e-Power to a prem...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

0 and QX80 SUVs remaining in the U.S. lineup going forward after announcing the discontinuation of the QX50 and QX55 after the 2025 model year, Castro is counting on other new vehicle launches to double U.S. sales, from 50,000 units in 2025 to 100,000 in 2029. In 2026, Infiniti will launch a Nissan Rogue-based QX65 crossover, followed in 2027 by a sports sedan, and in 2028 by a "game-changing" two-row hybrid all-wheel-drive SUV.  The QX65 and hy...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

Nissan readies 3-row Rogue PHEV for early 2026 launch in U.S. On November 18, Nissan announced its first U.S. plug-in hybrid, the new 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-in Hybrid to make its public debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, from November 21-30. It will reach Nissan dealerships early in 2026. The new 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-in Hybrid combines two electric motors, a 20-kWh lithium-ion battery pack and a 2.4-liter gasoline engine, delivering system out...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

in Japan, Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa said a range of new products will revive U.S. sales growth in 2026 as it looks to expand its hybrid offerings to new segments through 2030, with the possibility of an electrified V6 truck. U.S. sales are expected to rebound in 2026 with the addition of the e-Power Rogue crossover and increased supply of the Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX80 SUVs, as well as the full-year sales impact of the redesigned Sentra compa...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

announced nine additional 2025 and 2026 models qualifying for awards in the latest batch of vehicle ratings from the agency. The Top Safety Pick+ winners include the Audi All-new A5, Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, BMW X3, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia Sportage.  The Hyundai Santa Cruz, Nissan Rogue and Toyota Corolla Cross earned the lower-tier Top Safety Pick award. New ratings are also available for the Audi Q4 e-tron, Audi Q4 Sportback e...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

ith shipping. It adds a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, Nissan’s ProPilot hands-free driver assist technology, surround-view monitor, Bose premium audio system, 17-inch alloy wheels and a power moonroof. The Sentra is Nissan’s second best seller in the U.S. after the Rogue. (Nissan release on November 10, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

y Nexperia B.V., a Chinese Dutch semiconductor maker. Nissan has been taking measures including alternative procurement, while monitoring the situation and investigating the impact. The Oppama Plant produces the Note and Note Aura, and the Nissan Motor Kyushu plant produces the Serena, X-Trail, and Rogue. Nissan has not disclosed details of affected parts that are difficult to procure. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on November 7,...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/07

Nissan’s Smyrna plant cuts October production by 7,400 units over parts, material shortages Nissan told its suppliers on October 30 that parts shortages had reduced October production at its plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, by about 7,400 vehicles as is scale back U.S. production of its bestselling model, the Rogue crossover. Nissan halted output on both production lines at the 6.4-million-square-foot Smyrna plant on October 24 and 27.  It since ha...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04